Funniest Ofcom adjudication on 106.8 The Noise (Hull)

106.8 The Noise (Hull) operated a restricted service licence from 1-28 August 2004. Two listeners complained about offensive content broadcast by the station. One listener said that offensive language had been used during the breakfast show (“shit”, “tits” and “balls”). Another complainant was concerned by a ‘mystery noise’ competition, broadcast at a time when children were on school holidays. Listeners were asked to guess a noise finally identified as the sound of a “woman spitting after sucking a man’s willy”.

I have to say that those people would probably have said those words in front of their children.

People really should wake up and smell the coffee. Any innocent kid wouldn't take a second 'listen' as to what would be going on - they wouldn't know, that is, unless the children do know. In that case, the parents have exposed them to other mediums.

Im sure ive heard the words tits, shit and balls used on other stations during the day. Heaven knows the phrase "new balls" is used in Wimbledon Shit censord in some songs but not in others, always puzzled me that! Such mild swear words would only get a PG certificate on a film.

I don't think the Language element in that bad, as someone else has already pointed out, it's extremely likely that the majority of young people able to understand these words will have been exposed to and used such language before.

With regards the Mystery Noise? I think it's unbelievably irresponsible for a station to use that kind of noise at anytime of the day, never mind when there's a distinct possibility of children listening! Okay it's an RSL but it's hardly the kind of message you want to send to the authority who will have the final say on whether you win that licence you're campaigning for.

106.8 The Noise (Hull) operated a restricted service licence from 1-28 August 2004. Two listeners complained about offensive content broadcast by the station. One listener said that offensive language had been used during the breakfast show (“shit”, “tits” and “balls”). Another complainant was concerned by a ‘mystery noise’ competition, broadcast at a time when children were on school holidays. Listeners were asked to guess a noise finally identified as the sound of a “woman spitting after sucking a man’s willy”.

I had to laugh - quite a lot!

So what happened to the other complaint about a Comedy Show they had on which featued swear words?

With regards the Mystery Noise? I think it's unbelievably irresponsible for a station to use that kind of noise at anytime of the day, never mind when there's a distinct possibility of children listening! Okay it's an RSL but it's hardly the kind of message you want to send to the authority who will have the final say on whether you win that licence you're campaigning for.

I can't see it as being much worse than Kiss's Bam-Bam and his 'masterbation' contest on the breakfast show a few months ago.

I would have thought that'd be frowned upon, but the fact is, RSLs do get judged much more harshly.

I'm not saying the what The Noise did was acceptable, but if that's unacceptable, masterbation contests shouldn't be either!

The difference between the Noise and Bam Bam is the noise actually confirmed what the noise was - Bam Bam didn't, it was a very clever ploy to make you think it was a masturbation contest, but they never branded it as that.

The difference between the Noise and Bam Bam is the noise actually confirmed what the noise was - Bam Bam didn't, it was a very clever ploy to make you think it was a masturbation contest, but they never branded it as that.

Ahh - I didn't actually hear that show. I was under the impression that Bam Bam branded what was done as a contest, and went live to the (presumably) men taking part.

I don't think it's particularly nice to hear anybody spitting, especially on that radio, and especially with the idea of what was allegedly happening - I think even I would have turned over.

Dance is off limits, and the best alt service is Kerrang in my opinion, but as Viking is already established, I don't think they'd give it to EMAP. Leaving Hull with either a crap SAGA type station or a crap 100% Talk station

As I say, GWR will probably go in with a rock format, which should win.

Kerrang are EMAP, and shouldn't (technically) get it, SAGA have two regionals very close by, and talk stations are often out the window - I personally don't understand Dunedin FM, as the listenership should be low.

If Dunedin FM make it though, TWG will probably go in with a similar format though.

I'd say odds on GWR-rock, talk format if Dunedin survives, or a plain old Hot AC.

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I'd reckon Kerrang! have a good chance, when it happens. Not forgetting GWR will go in with their take on Kerrang!, although we won't mention the name of that station.

Maybe GMG will seek to launch a Humberside version of Real Radio? Sharing evening/night-time stuff?

I know there's overlap with Viking FM but I presume the new frequency will have to be highly directional - the intended 96.4 is too near Aire's 96.3 to be as wide ranging as Viking is.

The plan may be to move Aire's frequency either slightly (96.2) or even to somewhere completely different on the band. It'd have to be incredibly directional otherwise (we're talking of the order of 10 watts in one direction and 10 kilowatts in the other).

The plan may be to move Aire's frequency either slightly (96.2) or even to somewhere completely different on the band. It'd have to be incredibly directional otherwise (we're talking of the order of 10 watts in one direction and 10 kilowatts in the other).

With Aire's reception being variable in parts of Leeds I suppose Emap may welcome that and also with their RAJAR being so variable and low for such a format in a medium marketplace then I have a feeling Emap might decide to have a year zero and launch a new station for Leeds and Wakefield elsewhere on the dial.

However I don't think Ofcom would be keen on moving Aire especially as they will have to reallocate Compass because it'll make more people push for more frequency changes in other markets.

Maybe GMG will seek to launch a Humberside version of Real Radio? Sharing evening/night-time stuff?

I know there's overlap with Viking FM but I presume the new frequency will have to be highly directional - the intended 96.4 is too near Aire's 96.3 to be as wide ranging as Viking is.

96.4 is used by Compass FM in Grimsby?

The RA did say when they put Hull on the working list that an existing service would have to move frequency. My guess is Trax FM on 107.1 or Riding FM on 106.8 I am guessing that Real Radio would have been eminiating from High Hunsley on 106.9 had it not been for these two stations..... Now theres a thought....

The RA did say when they put Hull on the working list that an existing service would have to move frequency. My guess is Trax FM on 107.1 or Riding FM on 106.8 I am guessing that Real Radio would have been eminiating from High Hunsley on 106.9 had it not been for these two stations..... Now theres a thought....

People are talking about 96.4 because it's been cleared with the ITU for a 10kW transmitter from High Hunsley.